Summary: The Arc of Union County Inc. is a leading provider of Person-Centered services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through various services and programming. Under the guidance of the Assistant Executive Director, Clinical Services or designee, the Director, Healthcare Supports Clinical is responsible for the implementation and facilitation of program and service delivery strategies for the assigned programs. The incumbent collaborates with the administration, utilizes, and facilitates resources in an efficient and economic manner to enable each service recipient to attain or maintain the highest practical physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. Collaborates with other departments, medical professionals, consultants, and organizations, including government agencies and advocacy groups, to develop, support and coordinate service recipient’s care, related administrative functions, and to represent the interests of the agency.
Job Responsibilities :
- The Director, Healthcare Supports Clinical has full responsibility and accountability for all healthcare aspects delivered in the programs under capacity. The Director, Healthcare Supports Clinical is responsible for planning, designing, and facilitating health trainings for staff, providing nursing services to Service Recipients and responsible for the development and implementation of preventive health services for individuals with developmental disabilities within The Arc of Union County, Inc.
- The incumbent will perform health assessments for individuals served utilizing the nursing process and within the scope of practice.
- The incumbent will maintain ongoing monitoring and documentation of resident’s health needs, identify emerging health needs and provide appropriate guidance and interventions.
- The incumbent is a lead member of a support team that assesses individual support needs and determines relative need for services.
- The incumbent will ensure a high level of quality supervision and management of the assigned Healthcare Supports unit.
- Provides assembly of staffing team, development of staff competencies, supervision, performance evaluations and personnel actions. Foster and maintain positive employee/management relations; develop an atmosphere of cooperation and teamwork.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Proficiency in Windows software, Ability to use a data entry software such as Therap, Ability to complete Shift and Individual Served ISP Data entry in web based electronic platform.
- Master’s degree in nursing and a current R.N. License required.
- Ten or more years’ experience working in a long-term care setting with significant clinical experience in a related field.
- At least four years of nursing services to people with developmental disabilities. Minimum 5 years of successful middle level to upper management supervisory experience required. Demonstrated proficiency in service plan assessments. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of knowledge, abilities and skills outlined above. Must have thorough knowledge of all OSHA, DDD, CMS, CARF, N.J.A.C. 10:44A Standards for Community Residences and other external regulations and requirements.
- Must have strong management, leadership, planning and communication skills. Flexibility and sense of humor.
- Demonstrate ability to thrive and perform in an ever-changing, fast paced and demanding environment.
DEI commitment statement
The agency is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. The agency will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our agency strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- working with individuals with developmental disabilities: 10 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Work Location: In person